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Internet providers in Poughkeepsie, NY

Optimum
48% available in Poughkeepsie
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
940Mbps

User Rating(1209)

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Spectrum
42% available in Poughkeepsie
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

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Verizon Home Internet
94% available in Poughkeepsie
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
2048Mbps

User Rating(16)
Starlink
99% available in Poughkeepsie
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
220Mbps

User Rating(181)
ispMint
99% available in Poughkeepsie
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
5Mbps
Consolidated Communications
99% available in Poughkeepsie
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
50Mbps
Spectrum
48% available in Poughkeepsie
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

Unlock the best deal when you combine services with Spectrum Internet® – Starting at $30/mo.

Verizon Home Internet
94% available in Poughkeepsie
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
2048Mbps

User Rating(16)
Earthlink Business
99% available in Poughkeepsie
Connection:
Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
10000Mbps

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Consolidated Communications
99% available in Poughkeepsie
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
50Mbps
Ooma
50% available in Poughkeepsie
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
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Crown Castle
15% available in Poughkeepsie
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Mint
Available in Poughkeepsie
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Available in Poughkeepsie
Connection:
Mobile
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4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Spectrum Mobile
99% available in Poughkeepsie
Connection:
Mobile
Spectrum Mobile
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating

Only available to Spectrum Internet customers. Buy one line of Unlimited Data Plan and get the second line FREE for 12 months + extra $100 off when you trade-in an eligible device with the purchase of a new line and phone activation.

AT&T Wireless
99% available in Poughkeepsie
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating
Optimum Mobile
99% available in Poughkeepsie
Connection:
Mobile
Optimum Mobile
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
Verizon Wireless
75% available in Poughkeepsie
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Poughkeepsie

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Poughkeepsie area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Average starting price
$211.49/mo

Average speed
242.9 Mbps

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Poughkeepsie Residential Internet Coverage

Poughkeepsie sits on the border of a river, making it a scenic place for businesses and homes. Another benefit of living in this area is the huge variety of internet service providers.

If you're looking for fiber optic internet, consider Verizon Fios. This network is extremely large, reaching Colonial Heights in the north, Knapps Corner in the south, Church Street in the west, and Noxon in the east. Another fiber optic option in this area is Frontier, which is expanding its coverage in New York.

Those looking for cable options often choose Time Warner Spectrum. This national ISP reaches all of Poughkeepsie, including central neighborhoods like Freedom Plains, Arlington, and Red Oaks Mill.

Optimum has a similar network in Poughkeepsie. Coverage runs from MacDonnell Heights in the north to Knapps Corner in the south, and from Crown Heights in the west to Freedom Plains in the east. Service is also available in the central part of the city.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Poughkeepsie

Average download speed
242.85 Mbps

Average upload speed
81.66 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
10.59 ms

Average jitter
5.56 ms

 

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Summary of Poughkeepsie internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
Optimum Cable 940 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Optimum
Spectrum Cable 1000 Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)
3.5/5 View Plans for Spectrum
Verizon Home Internet DSL & Fiber 2048 Mbps 4/5 View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for Starlink
ispMint 5G Home 5 Mbps 4.5/5 View Plans for ispMint
Consolidated Communications DSL 50 Mbps 2.0/5 View Plans for Consolidated Communications

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

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